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2 days ago4 min read
When Can the Family Court Order You to Pay Costs?
Understanding the Court’s Power and How to Protect Yourself One of the most common assumptions in family law is that everyone pays their own legal costs. While this is often true, it is not absolute. In many circumstances, the Family Court has the power to order one party to pay some or all of the other party’s legal costs and those orders can be significant. Understanding when costs may be ordered (and how to avoid them) is essential if you are involved in family law procee